Accounting Manager (Healthcare)

SVA Consulting•Brookfield, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SVA is seeking a Manager to join their growing Small Business Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to refine skills across various industries with a focus on Healthcare clients (medical, dental, and veterinary practices). The position involves continuous learning, client-facing interactions, and mentoring junior staff. The role is within an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. The Accounting Manager will be an integral part of clients' businesses, holding a highly visible and impactful role both internally and externally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public accounting required.
CPA, EA, or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

Execute engagements from start to finish, including planning, fieldwork, review, and client communication.
Monitor engagement progress against budgeted time, expenses, and completion dates.
Supervise the preparation of all client work products.
Maintain continuous client contact and develop a thorough understanding of their business.
Act as the main contact for new client onboarding.
Evaluate internal controls prepared by staff.
Communicate important developments, problems, conclusions, and recommendations to the In-Charge.
Prepare monthly billings.
Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to SVA policies.
Ensure efficient and satisfactory performance of duties, typically requiring 55 hours/week during busy season and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
Assign work to staff members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
Prepare and discuss staff performance evaluations.
Participate in staff training, offering guidance, direction, and constructive feedback.
Lead others, engage in staff development, and take ownership of staff engagement and retention.
Identify recruitment needs and participate in interview panels.
Transfer client relationships to junior staff as appropriate.
Identify and manage underperforming staff.
Provide individualized recognition to staff members.
Ensure career pathways are accurate and reflective of work performed.
Align with firm strategy and communicate developments to staff.
Work with a mentor to develop career path.
Research complex topics and propose findings with recommendations.
Participate in and/or lead SVA and community events.
Actively participate in business and/or industry associations.
Utilize internal and external learning opportunities.
Refine project management skills.
Serve as a mentor to multiple accounting staff members.
Expand services for existing clients.
Develop business consulting acumen.
Develop and present internal and external training, including writing articles.
Lead moderate to complex internal projects.
Network with COIs (Centers of Influence).
Achieve client retention targets.
Achieve new and existing cross-selling and upselling goals.